gambhari :

Cultivation:

It thrives well in shade in the temperature range of 300C – 470C, 60-100% humidity and the annual rainfall between 750 mm to 4500 mm.

Its choice of site is wide, but it shows a preference for moist fertile valleys with sandy loam soil.

It does not thrive in waterlogged conditions and remains stunted on dry, sandy or otherwise poor soil.

It also does not thrive on heavy clay soils.

Propogation:

Planting material is seed.

Harvesting:

Tree grows fast and may be ready for harvesting of bark after 7 years. This plant is coppiced and traded. The roots are also harvested for medicinal purposes. The tree may stand up to 25 years. The medicinally important part of this species is stem bark which is extracted from 7-10 years old tree